700 Federal Agents to Leave Minneapolis
World
U.S. federal authorities have announced the withdrawal of 700 immigration and border enforcement personnel from Minnesota amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration, border chief Tom Homan said.
According to Homan, the pullback will begin immediately, but about 2,000 federal officers will remain in the state to continue operations.
Earlier, roughly 3,000 federal personnel had been deployed to Minnesota, a move that sparked protests and political disputes. In January, federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens during demonstrations, intensifying public criticism and leading to changes in the operation’s leadership.
Homan said the administration ultimately plans a full drawdown of the surge, but enforcement actions against undocumented immigrants will continue.
Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that all federal agents in Minnesota will be equipped with body cameras to increase transparency.
Earlier, roughly 3,000 federal personnel had been deployed to Minnesota, a move that sparked protests and political disputes. In January, federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens during demonstrations, intensifying public criticism and leading to changes in the operation’s leadership.
Homan said the administration ultimately plans a full drawdown of the surge, but enforcement actions against undocumented immigrants will continue.
Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that all federal agents in Minnesota will be equipped with body cameras to increase transparency.
Powered by Froala Editor